Mobile Board Of Water And Sewer Comm.

Mobile, AL
AL0001005
People Served
279K
Water Source
Surface Water
Counties
Mobile County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • ET

    Ethylene Dibromide

    Ethylene dibromide is a synthetic chemical once used in pesticides and leaded gasoline. It can contaminate groundwater and is linked to cancer and reproductive harm.

    20.000 ppt
    EPA limit 5.000 ppt
  • PF

    Pfhpa

    Pfhpa is a synthetic chemical in the PFAS family, used in firefighting foams and industrial processes. It persists in the environment and accumulates in the human body over time.

    1.800
    EPA limit 0.100
  • TR

    Trihalomethanes

    Trihalomethanes are chemical byproducts formed when chlorine used to disinfect water reacts with organic matter. They are common in chlorinated water and may increase cancer risk.

    81.000 ppb
    EPA limit 80.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Avg:200.000 ppb
Limit:200.000 ppb

1,1,2-Trichloroethane

Avg:0.200 ppb
Limit:5.000 ppb

1,1-Dichloroethylene

Avg:0.200 ppb
Limit:7.000 ppb

1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene

Avg:0.200 ppb
Limit:7.000 ppb

1,2-Dibromo-3-Chloropropane

Avg:0.200 ppb
Limit:0.200 ppb

1,2-Dichloroethane

Avg:0.200 ppb
Limit:5.000 ppb
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Contaminants tested